Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Ferdinand Frederick Rohm
Details
- Rank: Chief Bugler
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
16th Pennsylvania Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 25, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Reams' Station, Virginia, USA
Citation
While his regiment was retiring under fire, voluntarily remained behind to succor a wounded officer who was in great danger, secured assistance, and removed the officer to a place of safety.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Juniata County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 16, 1897
- Born: August 30, 1843, Patterson, Juniata County, PA, United States
- Died: November 24, 1917, Harrisburg, PA, United States
- Buried: Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery (PM) , Mifflintown, PA, United States